Athlete Compensation & NIL Strategy Director

CLEMU Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University Athletics seeks a Director of Athlete Compensation to lead strategic negotiation and compensation design for student-athletes. You will partner with athletics leadership, sport administrators, and analytics to craft competitive, sustainable models that support roster planning and retention while aligning with NCAA regulations.

Responsibilities include developing market-informed strategies, managing cap considerations, and integrating NIL opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in athlete compensation strategies and negotiations.
• Support roster management and athlete retention through market analysis and financial modeling.
• Coordinate with athletics leadership, coaches, and analytics to calibrate compensation structures.
• Develop and monitor compensation plans, benchmarking, and NIL integration in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation of negotiated agreements, obligations, and trends for informed decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Clemson University Athletics seeks a Director of Athlete Compensation to lead strategic negotiation and compensation design for student-athletes. You will partner with athletics leadership, sport administrators, and analytics to craft competitive, sustainable models that support roster planning and retention while aligning with NCAA regulations.

Responsibilities include developing market-informed strategies, managing cap considerations, and integrating NIL opportunities.